Diana Quick: The actress and documentary film festival organizer has lived outside Theberton for several decades. As presenter John Humphrys asked his name, fellow contestant Rick Wakeman shouted 'Don't tell him, Pike! Sir Ian heads for stellar Street. "I've got nothing but admiration for all the soaps, for the getting on to the screen of three and four episodes a week. The comments below have not been moderated. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. In 2001 Lavender joined the BBC soap opera EastEnders, playing the role of Derek Harkinson, a gay friend of Pauline Fowler. He memorably overturned his historic conviction for being gay with the help of a law student, before he left Walford for good. A fellow screen star, actress Trilby has appeared in the likes of Poirot, Little Lord Fauntleroy, Casualty, and Cake. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been requested to vacate their residence at Frogmore Cottage in Windsor, a spokesperson for the couple said. His role in the BBC drama The Night Manager opposite Hugh Laurie and Olivia Colman was said to be an unofficial screen test for James Bond, although he has since made clear that he is not interested in the role. However a Corrie source has told MailOnline that Iain is not to blame for so many stars decided to leave the soap, and the soap's cast is ever-changing with characters constantly coming and going. MailOnline has contacted representatives for Coronation Street for comment. ", Yet he added he was proud of the role, insisting: "I have never understood why actors say, 'It's not the only thing I've done'.". Seasons: 2 . Here are some of the famous who have made their home in our part of the world. He is best known for his role as Private Pike in the BBC sitcom Dad's Army, and is the last surviving major cast member of the series following the death of Frank Williams in 2022. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. The true culprit of the factory collapse will be exposed in the coming weeks, as part of a huge storyline which will see a sinister new villain emerge on the cobbles. 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It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. She's returned in recent scenes to support David amidst Max's sentencing over the stabbing attack at Speed Daal. Roy Hudd: One of the comedy greats and the country's leading expert on the English Music Hall. Redfern / . Humans could have wings, tentacles or an extra ARM 'in the next few decades' thanks to leaps in human DIY fruit and veg! He made a cameo appearance as Brigadier Pritchard in the 2016 Dad's Army film, providing a link with the original series.[8]. Luckily for fans, Dads Army went on to make three more series and became one of the nation's most beloved comedies. But since the start of the year, five cast members have quit the show: Connie Hyde (who playsGina Seddon),Bhavna Limbachia (Rana Habeeb), Kym Marsh (Michelle Connor), Tristan Gemmill (Robert Preston) and most recent Faye Brookes (Kate Connor). We are no longer accepting comments on this article. ', Furious:So many departures have left die-hard fans of the soap reeling, and many have taken to Twitter to blame Iain with his lacklustre story lines. In late 2007, he toured in the comedy play Donkey's Years. As well as EastEnders, the actor is best known for playing Private Pike in sitcom Dad's Army, though he admitted he was initially typecast after the role. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can The musical opened at the London Palladium on 2 June 2009, and ran through to October 2010. And, Loveday and Ian share two children together a teenage girl and a 12-year-old boy. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Healthy mother-of-two, 32, collapsed and died from brain bleed while she led fitness bounce class, Taking Vitamin D each day could cut your chances of getting dementia, study claims. It comes after stars including Kym Marsh (left) and Faye Brookes (right) have decided to leave the ITV show in recent weeks, Off he goes! In real life, Jane is wed to fellow actor Robert Beck, the couple sharing two young sons together Harry Alexander Jack, twelve, and Sam Alfie Robert, nine. Roy was the man behind Radio 2's long-running topical comedy sketch The News Huddlines which ran for 51 series from 1975 until 2001. Sign up to Watch. DON'T MISSEamonn Holmes' GB News debut interrupted by wife Ruth Langsford[WATCH]Jane McDonald opens up on anxiety battle[INSIGHT]What did Kayce see in his vision in Yellowstone season 4 finale? Tom Hiddleston: Frequently seen in and around Aldeburgh where his family live. Hill moved to Suffolk in the mid-1980s, having fallen I love with the county while filming Drowning By Numbers with Peter Greenaway at Thorpeness. Additional Information Years: 2020 - 2023 . The Brummie actor was only 22 when he first appeared in Dads Army and since the show has had a prolific career. Rachel gave birth to the couple's second child, daughter Eliza, last year, and they are also proud parents to their adorable son Archie, four. The sweethearts share three young sons together Alfie, 13, Harry, 11, and Henry Teddy, four. The Lord of the Rings actor and Oscar nominee proves some of the UK's biggest stars cannot resist the lure of the Rovers Return and Rita's Kabin. The soap has been rocked in recent weeks following the news that five cast members have quit. Derek made a surprise return a year ago to the soap, for a number of episodes around the Christmas period. However a Corrie source has told MailOnline that Iain is not to blame for so many stars decided to leave the soap. Lavender also recorded a special introduction for the 'lost' colour episode of Dad's Army entitled "Room at the Bottom" which was broadcast on 13 December 2008. Arthur Lowe and Arnold Ridley would follow in the next few years, and by the early 1980s, John Le Mesurier was also increasingly plagued by ill health. Partner of Emma Freud for nearly 30 years, the couple and their children have lived in Walberswick since the early 1990s. Bernard Hill: Star of the iconic 1970s series Boys From The Blackstuff, as well a leading role as King Theoden in Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings trilogy and playing the doomed Captain Smith in the blockbuster Titanic. Simon Mayo: The legendary Radio Two 'drive-time' DJ, who has a lively spin-off show (and podcast) with movie critic Mark Kermode has a bolt hole in Walberswick where use the peace and quiet to write. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Acting on the stage at Canterbury followed and his first television work was the ATV play "Flowers At My Feet" in 1968. 43 episodes, 1991-2011 . Ian Lavender: Found fame straight out of drama school as Private Frank Pike, the 'stupid boy' in Dad's Army and he has worked steadily ever since, mixing up appearances in TV staples like . Speaking to OK! This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. Exclusive - four Conservative councillors, two from Chatteris, one from Whittlesey and the fourth from Wisbech, decided the fate of March Fountain. The Teacher starts on Channel 5 this week and it features an all-star cast including former Coronation Street actor Ian Puleston-Davies. HOLLY Willoughbysuffered an embarrassing wardrobe malfunction during her time as a children's TV presenter on the Ministry of Mayhem. Kit Harington: The Game of Thrones star (Jon Snow in the award-winning fantasy series) moved to a Grade II listed, 15th century thatched farmhouse in 2017. 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Away from the cameras, Ian, 66, is happily married to wife Loveday Ingram, who works as a director of Shakespearean drama. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. ", A clip of the scene began to play, where the Captain read: Dear Cap, thanks for letting me off, had to go up to the smoke for a few days to do a deal.. Coronation Street continues on Wednesday 1st May at 7:30pm and 8:30pm on ITV. I have four.". Lavender also appeared in films and television series, one of which (Mr Big, 1977) featured him starring alongside Peter Jones and Prunella Scales. Bill Oddie: Not a Suffolk resident as such but such a frequent visitor to RSPB Minsmere that he might as well be. Arthur Lowe (22 September 1915 - 15 April 1982) was an English actor. ', a reference to Captain Mainwaring's most famous line from Dad's Army. 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